Holiday rentals in Shiga Prefecture

10 seconds to the river | BBQ, pizza oven, tent sauna, starry sky | Private rental where you can enjoy yourself without worrying about your surroundings

An old private house for rent just one group per day, surrounded by rivers and forests. Here, you can enjoy the time itself while wrapped in sound, fire, water, and stars. The music room has a grand piano, drum, guitar, and bass. In the pizza oven experience (extra charge), you bake authentic Neapolitan pizza, and at night watch the stars and the Milky Way surrounded by BBQs and bonfire fires. In the summer, you can play in the river just around the corner, and enjoy a tent sauna (extra charge) in nature. There is a former cafe full kitchen in the old house, so everyone can cook together or read quietly in the library. Feel free to spend every “time you like”. The bath is a ceramic bathtub with Shinraku-yaki. Relax your mind and body while being surrounded by the warmth of a wood-burning fire and the scent of cypress. Not a hotel, but spending time in "our own place" where no one is disturbed. Enjoy such a luxurious time. Transportation is also available to the nearest station. There are a few options. 4,000 yen with BBQ set, charcoal and netting, and tidying up Tent sauna with firewood fee of 5,000 yen Authentic pizza oven rental pizza grilled experience 5,000 yen (Pizza is sold separately for 1,200 yen with dough, mozzarella, and basil)

Location · Family · Outdoor spaces

Nordic Mountain Cabin Takashima | Near Lake Biwa | Campfire | Sunset | Stunning Mountain Views

This is a private rental inn surrounded by nature. Time passes slowly, and every moment quietly remains in your heart. A rural landscape stretches out before you, and beyond that, the beautiful scenery of Mt. Hakozan continues. From the deck surrounded by flowers, you can watch the beautiful sunset as it descends over the mountains. Enjoy a BBQ while listening to the sounds of nature In the evening, gather around the campfire and relax under the starry sky while roasting marshmallows. [House Story] This house was born from a childhood dream of living in a Nordic house. It all started with my longing for a warm cabin and quiet nature, like in a story. After living in Sweden and New Zealand, I returned to Japan and, together with my husband Andy, took over a cabin that was just one month away from being demolished. This house was carefully renovated piece by piece by my husband and I, like a work of art, and was reborn in harmony with the Nordic way of thinking that values connection with nature and the beautiful natural environment of this place. 4 km to Lake Biwa (Imazuhama) 1 km to a convenience store (Lawson) Large supermarket (Heiwado) 10 minutes by car 15-minute drive to the Metasequoia tree-lined street

Family · Location · Indoor spaces

[15% off for consecutive stays] Entire log house with wood-burning stove and BBQ deck | Maximum 8 people | 10 minutes by car from Metasequoia

Green View Lodge is a private log cabin that accommodates only one group per day, nestled in the lush natural surroundings between Lake Biwa and Mount Hakodate in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. We offer a spacious room that is ideal for families, groups of friends, girls' nights out, or extended stays (for up to 8 people). ■ Comprehensive facilities and features ● Wood-burning stove: In winter (December to March), you can relax in the warmth of the wood-burning stove. ● Wood deck: Enjoy barbecues and stargazing on the open wooden deck (free BBQ stove rental). ● Kitchen & Cafe Counter: There is a spacious kitchen and a stylish counter, perfect for cooking, dining, and socializing with large groups. ● Indoor terrace: A bright indoor terrace where you can relax without worrying about the weather. ■ Nearby attractions and access (time required by car) Metasequoia tree-lined road: about 10 minutes by car Hachimantai Ski Resort / Parfait specialty shop: about 6 minutes by car Lake Biwa shore (Imadzu area): About 7 minutes by car Makino Kogen and Onsen: About 15 minutes by car Shirahige Shrine: About 20 minutes by car Nearest supermarket/convenience store: About 10 minutes by car

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[Koshin] Entire traditional house rental *Popular with groups* Long-term stays welcome * BBQ allowed * 50 minutes from Kyoto * 10-minute walk to Lake Biwa

This is an entire old house [Kokoro-]. It will be a private house for one group per day where you can feel the rich nature of Shiga Prefecture and enjoy rural life. It is an old and calm space that can accommodate up to 10 people. Please relax with your family and friends. It is about 1 hour by car from downtown Kyoto, and if you come by train, it is about 20 minutes by bus from Azumikawa Station on the JR Kosei Line, and 10 minutes by taxi. It is popular with overseas customers, families, and groups. BBQ set (equipment) is available for a fee, so please feel free to contact us. Free parking on premises. Parking is available for up to 3 vehicles if it is a regular car. In case of large cars, please contact us in advance as it may be difficult for 3 cars. If you consult us in advance, we can also rent it for a fee. We also rent bicycles for free. There are also plenty of outdoor facilities in the surrounding area, so please use it as a base for activities. Please use it as a base while cycling at Lake Biwa. We also upload information on surrounding tourist destinations and facility information on social media. Instagram @ kokoro_shiga.takashima

Value · Family · Decor

[Barrel Sauna Available (Extra Charge)] Modern-style Traditional House for Rent/Up to 8 People/Terrace with Roof Available/Tent Sauna Available

Welcome to [3Re: KEITA]! From a house without personality to a house with personality We remade an old house that had been left without any features. Re Origine (reuse what you can, don't destroy more than necessary) Re Make (reuse waste materials and give them new life) Re Meaning (Don't let them tell you there's nothing in the countryside) Based on the concept of the 3 Re's, we strive to create new value while cherishing rural roots. The concept of this facility is not just to renovate, but to remake while preserving the good qualities of old houses, to redefine their value, and to make them modern and comfortable. The facility is located at the foot of Mt. Ibuki in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture. Enjoy a relaxing time feeling the blessings of the mountains and nature to your heart's content. We also rent BBQ grills and tent saunas, so you can enjoy an extraordinary experience while feeling at one with nature. * We may not be able to provide a tent sauna depending on availability. Please note that we are only able to lend it free of charge, and even if it cannot be used, we cannot change the amount.

Family · Value · Skiing

Pastorale｜A private rental surrounded by countryside near Lake Biwa

A rural landscape as far as the eye can see. Enjoy a meal on a hot plate in Bermuda while feeling the breeze on the wood deck. Enjoy a special theater experience at night with a 75-inch screen and surround sound. This is a newly built private villa, completed in March 2026, surrounded by nature near Lake Biwa in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. You can enjoy a private stay without worrying about your surroundings. In this quiet environment, you can forget about your daily worries and enjoy a relaxing stay. It's about a 5-minute walk to the shore of Lake Biwa, so please enjoy a stroll. Recommended for couples, married couples, and friends. There are also restaurants nearby that serve Omi beef, and we recommend enjoying teppanyaki as a memorable part of your trip. Due to the location surrounded by rice fields and waterways, which is rich in nature, you can see many insects and other creatures (especially in the summer, when they tend to be more numerous).Thank you for your understanding.

Family · Location · Accuracy

Newly built log house with sauna, bath, firewood stove, and free BBQ space. Occupied area 200 Tsubo

The entire 250 tsubo property is rented! Newly built cabin built in 2024 (Bess country log) Barrel sauna, water bath, BBQ space, trampoline available Rila Takashima values a quiet environment. Loud conversations, laughter, noise, or music outdoors are not allowed. We apologize, but student groups often have a loud voice, so we limit usage to a maximum of five people. Outdoor use is permitted until 9:00 PM. Discounts are available for consecutive nights on weekdays.(10% after the second night) Please DM before booking.

Value · Location · Condition

15PPL Home | Walk to Old Town/La Collina | 2 Baths

📍 90% of local sights within walking distance. Perfectly located in the historic district. 🚶 Top Location: 10-min walk to La Collina: Most visited, iconic architecture & sweets. 7-min walk to Hachiman-bori: Top-rated canal & iconic Samurai movie site. 5-min walk to Local Market: Perfect for premium Omi Beef. ✨ Highlights: 4BR Home: Traditional layout with backyard & balcony. Modern Perks: Full kitchen w/ dishwasher & premium cookware Convenience: 4-min walk to 24h Lawson & free parking

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Haruya Guesthouse

Our guesthouse is in a beautiful mountain village, near to it are pristine forests with beech trees and an ancient mountain path that was used to carry sea products from Japan sea to Kyoto in old days. In front of the guesthouse runs a stream that is a source of Lake Biwa and its water is crystal clear ; in early summer nights many fireflies fly over the stream. In winter, we have a lot of snow ; sometimes it reaches 2 meters from the ground! On clear nights you can enjoy the sky full of stars.

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Spacious house with garden, facing a local shrine

To ensure you enjoy the stay to the fullest, I set check-in and check-out time to both 12:00 Noon. So you can stay up for 24 hours with one night booking. YAMANOTE HOUSE is accessible from major Kansai stations with 37min from Kyoto Sta. or 65min from Osaka Sta. If you come by car from Kyoto it takes less than 1 hour. The area aournd the house is once small castle town. The house is located next to the Shrine, Hiyoshi-Jinja, where the Omizo Festival is held on May 3 and 4 every year.

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Omi's Machiya "Kado" Traditional building preservation area

This is the only guest house (entire house rental) facing Shinmachi Street in an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. The streets lined with merchants' houses, built in the late Edo period to the Meiji era, give you a strange feeling as if time has stopped when you step into it. This Shinmachi neighborhood is important not only for its scenery but also as a historical site. This is a very rare accommodation where you can stay in such an area.

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然 -sikari- | A Stayable Kissa in Rural Japan

A quiet private house with a small skateable garden, one hour from Kyoto and near Lake Biwa. The handmade concrete landscape can be skated or enjoyed as sculpture. Surrounded by rice fields, with birds, wind, and clear starry nights. Renovated by the host, a Japanese painter, into a simple teahouse-like space. Ideal for writers, artists, and anyone seeking stillness. Two nights or more recommended. Not a place to consume, but to pause and reconnect with your senses.

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